US Student Studying Medicine In Australia

[Questionnaire]

Hi,

I am currently looking at all of my options for applying to medical school.

I have a 3.42 GPA and an MCAT score of 33.

By calculating through the aus standard of last 3 years + 1-2-3 weighting, my GPA is around 3.75 with 3.66 science.

This is low for US MD schools, but relatively strong for the DO program. I was doing some research into the australian medical school programs but i have a question:

If I were to study medicine in AUS, would i have to practice in rural areas for 10 years or is there a way to shorten this duration?

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[cali14]

I thought the moratorium only applied to people who graduated from foreign med schools. I don't think it applies to foreigners who attend Australian medical schools.

 

[foody]

Apply for d.o. You will get in.

 

[foody]

t think the moratorium is for residents who are international. Unless you are a national of australia, marry one or get perm. Residency. there then you have to do the moratorium

 

[neulite30]

The moratorium applies to any individual who, at the time of enrollment in medical school, does not hold Australian or New Zealand permanent residence or citizenship.

 

[Comeonhavefun]

 

[pre med 2014]

3.6/33mcat is good enough for American MD

Assuming you checked all the other boxes (work experience, volunteer, etc...) and apply early and broadly

 

[Banned]

As already mentioned, apply MD and DO. Your stats are fine to stay in the US.